Opera Quad Cities, in partnership with The Black Box Theatre, will present “La Serva Padrona,” a comic, light opera. on Thursday, November 14, and Friday, November 15, 2024. Performances begin at 7:00 p.m., at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, in downtown Moline, IL 61265. Tickets are $20, available at theblackboxtheatre.com or at the door.
Discover the charm that only a comic, light opera can bring. “La Serva Padrona” is a chamber opera, composed by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, first performed in 1733. It is known for its comedic elements and the
exploration of social roles–particularly the dynamic between servants and their masters.
The opera features a witty story line that highlights themes of love and manipulation, showcasing the cleverness of the servant, as she outsmarts her master. Composed in Italian, it will be sung in English at this production.
Starring are Jon Schrader as “Uberto;” Shelley Cooper as “Serpina;” Evan Gagliardo as “Vespone.” Direction is by Michelle Crouch, with set and costume design by Lora Adams and Dianne Dye, and light design by David Miller.